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… for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. … (40 to 60 grams) of sugar per can. Check the label to see how much sugar the product contains. Sugary drinks are the … of sugary drinks as a child or teen can impact future eating habits and health. Sugar substitutes Some energy …
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… the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is scabies spread? Scabies is usually spread by … you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain untreated. Although less common, scabies can be spread by …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … parents, babysitters and caregivers to be informed about how to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death. What …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by … of pollutants in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one area or community to the next and from one … pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air …
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… Campylobacter, Salmonella, Giardia and Cryptosporidium . How are waterborne infections spread? Waterborne infections spread when drinking water contains: Animal or human waste (feces) … happen when the source of drinking water is not properly treated or when water storage tanks or reservoirs become …
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… Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is … parents' or guardians' wishes. In B.C. there is no set age when a child is considered capable to give consent. A health … care involves and The benefits and risks of the health care How does "mature minor consent" relate to immunization? In …
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… and almost all severe cases, including hospitalizations. When you get your child immunized you help protect others as … and have several bouts of intense crying. If your baby shows these signs, you should take your baby to the nearest … rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This may …
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… includes violence, inappropriate restraint, or rough treatment, even if it does not result in an injury Emotional … authority under a power of attorney Sexual abuse occurs when a person pressures an older adult for intimacy, … Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in …
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… A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water … than infants and children. You may wish to consider water treatment to reduce levels or find other sources of drinking … water treatment or what precautions they recommend for your home or community drinking water. What should I do if I have …
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… movement and advances quickly to a vegetative state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of … proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease is caused when an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and … The vCJD prion is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person …
